PART-II
Form for seeking prior approval of Central Government under section 2 of the Forest(Conservation) Act,1980 for Diversion of fresh forest area
(To be filled by the concerned Deputy Conservator of Forest)
State Serial No. of proposal :
JK-0115/2020
1.
Location of the project/Scheme :
Jammu and Kashmir
(i)
State / Union Territory :
Jammu and Kashmir
(ii)
District :
Kathua
(iii)
Forest Division :
Kathua Forest Division
(iv)
Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha.) :
3.0375
(v)
Category of the Proposal:
Road
2.
Legal status of forest land proposed for diversion
S. No.
Division
Forest Land(ha.)
Legal Status
1
Kathua Forest Division
3.0375
Reserved Forest
Total
3.0375
Division 1. : Kathua Forest Division
3.
District wise area to be diverted in the division
S. No.
District
Area(ha.)
1
Kathua
3.0375
Total
3.0375
4.
Details of Vegetation available in the forest land proposed for diversion
(i)
Density of vegetation
S. No.
Area(in ha.)
Density
Eco-Class
1
3.0375
0.5
Eco 3
Total.
3.0375
(ii)
Species-wise local/scientific names and girth-wise enumeration of trees at FRL
S. No.
Scientific Name
Local Name
(0-30)cm.
(31-60)cm.
(61-90)cm.
(91-120)cm.
(121-150)cm.
(>150)cm.
1
Others
Amla
5
1
0
0
0
0
2
Zizyphus Jujuba
Ber
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
Ficus benghalensis
Bhor
2
2
6
2
0
0
4
Misc. Species
Charmod (Ehretia spp)
1
0
0
0
0
0
5
Others
Cheela (Casearia tomentosa)
25
1
0
0
0
0
6
Others
Chir (Pinus roxeburghi)
1
14
4
0
0
0
7
Others
Dudha (Wrightia arborea)
1
0
0
0
0
0
8
Others
Dhaman (Grewia optiva)
9
0
0
0
0
0
9
Misc. Species
Gheen
7
0
0
0
0
0
10
Syzigium Cumini
Jamun
2
1
0
0
0
0
11
Misc. Species
Kadkei
0
1
0
0
0
0
12
Others
Kakoa (Flacourtia indica)
50
0
0
0
0
0
13
Misc. Species
Kalam
3
2
0
0
0
0
14
Melotus Philippensis
Kamela
408
2
0
0
0
0
15
Moreya Koengii
Kari Patta
1
0
0
0
0
0
16
Cassia Fistula
Karnjal
253
6
0
0
0
0
17
Others
Kembal (Lannea coromandelica)
80
51
0
0
0
0
18
Misc. Species
Karmaroo
7
0
0
0
0
0
19
Acacia Catechu
Khair
56
2
0
0
0
0
20
Misc. Species
Kuri
8
0
0
0
0
0
21
Others
Lana (Ficus hispedia)
5
0
0
0
0
0
22
Misc. Species
Marandoo
2
1
0
0
0
0
23
Others
Oanni (L. ovailfolia)
15
2
0
0
0
0
24
Butea Monosperma
Plah
54
3
0
0
0
0
25
Others
Pansara (Wendlandia spp.)
25
2
0
0
0
0
26
Misc. Species
Rada
2
0
0
0
0
0
27
Misc. Species
Rethen
6
0
0
0
0
0
28
Ficus Racemosa
Rumbal
0
1
0
0
0
0
29
Albzzia Spp.
Sareen
1
0
0
0
0
0
30
Bombax Ceiba
Simbal
5
5
0
0
0
0
31
Misc. Species
Sanan (Colebrookea oppositifolia)
7
0
0
0
0
0
32
Dalburgia Sisoo
Talli
12
2
0
0
0
0
33
Erythrina Indica
Thub
9
2
0
0
0
0
Total
1063
101
10
2
0
0
Sub Total (No of Trees.)
1176
5.
Working plan prescription for the forest land proposed for diversion :
The proposed area for diversion falls in Rehablitation -cum-Protection working circle, wherein the rehablitation of the degarded forest areas by protection of existing vegetation from various biotic and abiotic pressure aided by ANR measures and SMC activities is prescribed.
6.
Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion :
The proposed area for diversion is a part of Shivalik hills and consists of Kandi formations which is prone to erosion
7.
Approximate distance of the proposed site for diversion from boundary of forest(in km.) :
0.5
8.
Significance of the forest land proposed for diversion from wildlife point of view
(i).
Details of wildlife present in and around the forest land proposed for diversion :
Barking deer, Indian fox, Jackal, Leopard, Jungle Cat, Nilgai, Rhesus Macaque, Common Gecko, Common Garden Lizard
(ii).
Whether forms part of national park, wildlife sanctuary, biosphere reserve,tiger reserve, elephant corridor, wildlife migration corridor etc. :
No
(iii).
Whether the forest land proposed for diversion is located within eco-sensitive zone(ESZ) of the Protected Area notified under Wildlife(Protection) Act,1972 (Note: In case, ESZ of a Protected Area is not notified,then,10kms distance from boundary of the Protected Area should be treated as ESZ):
No
(iv).
Whether any national park, wildlife sanctuary, biosphere reserve, tiger reserve, elephant corridor, wildlife migration corridor etc., is located within 1 Km. from boundary of the forest land proposed for diversion :
No
(v).
Whether any rare/endangered/unique species of flora and fauna found in the area :
No
9.
Details of any protected archaeological/heritage site/defence establishment or any other important monument located in the area, if any
(i).
Whether any protected archaeological/heritage site/defence establishment or any other important monument is located in the area :
No
10.
Comment as to the reasonability of the extent of the forest land proposed for diversion
(i).
Whether the requirement of forest land as proposed by the user agency is unavoidable and bare minimum for the project :
Yes
11.
Details of violation(s), if any ,committed
(i).
Whether any work in violation of the Act or guidelines issued under the Act has been carried out :
No
12.
Whether work in violation is still in progres(Yes/No) :
NIL
13.
Details of compensatory afforestation scheme
Patch wise details for Degraded Area (To be earmarked by DFO)
(i).
Total Financial Outlay for C.A(lacs):
12.78
Patch Wise Details
S.no
Patch No.
Area(ha.)
Name of PF/RF
Range
Compartment No
Uploaded KML file of patch
1
1
6.20
Domar
Kathua Range
9/K
View file
(ii).
Copy of CA scheme details:
(iii).
Scanned copy of the Geo-referenced map of the forest land proposed for C.A. prepared by using DGPS or Total Station:
(iv).
Copy of Survey of India Toposheet indicating boundary of forest land proposed for C.A.:
(V).
Copy of NOC from Competent Authority :
Additional information Details
S. No.
Documents
Remarks
1
Calculation sheet for NPV, Extraction harges, Undertaking from user agency
2
Muckdispasal
3
addl. document eds
4
Approval of the raod
5
Joint inspection
6
Corrected recommendation enclosed
7
Revised NPV as per MoFF&CC communication Dated 06/01/2022
14.
District Profile
S.no
District Name
Geographical area of the district (in ha.)
Forest area of the district (in ha.)
Total forest area diverted since 1980 (in ha.)
No. of Approved Cases
Forest Land including penal C.A. (in ha.)
Progress of compensatory afforestation as on(date)
A) Forest land (in ha.)
B) Non-forest land (in ha.)
1
Kathua
265100
89868
362.14
26
362.14
06/01/2021
362.14
0
15.
Site inspection report of the DFO/CCF/Nodal Officer highlighting important facts pertaining to the forest land
Division Name
Circle
Site inspected By
Whether site inspected
No. of times site visited
Site inspection report
Date of visit
Kathua Forest Division
East Circle Jammu
DFO
Yes
One
05/12/2020
(Specific recommendation of the DFO/CCF/Nodal Officer with(Part II,III & Part IV))
16.
Specific recommendation of the DFO/CCF/Nodal Officer for acceptance or otherwise of the proposal with reason
Division
Circle
Recommendation By
Recommendation
Reason
Letter
Whether CF agreed
Kathua Forest Division
East Circle Jammu
DFO
Recommended
The instant proposal envisages road connectivity to around 10000 souls of nearby villages and also shall provide alternative route connectivity to Billawar, Basholi and Bani area to District HQ Kathua. In view of the perceived benefits to the project of the local population the project is recommended for grant of Stage 1 approval.
East Circle Jammu
CF
Recommended
connectivity to remote areas
Yes
Nodal Officer
Recommended
to provide road connectivity
Specific recommendation of the State Government(Part V)
17.
Specific recommendation of the State Government for acceptance or otherwise of the proposal with reason ( Part V)
State
Recommendation By
Recommendation
Recommendation Date
Remarks
Signing Authority
Notification
Recommendation Letter
Jammu and Kashmir
State Secretary
Recommended
09/06/2021
The case is recommended for grant of Stage I approval
State Govt. Officer
No Data
17.
Stage-I Clearance Report
Regional Office
Recommendation By
MoEF File No.
Date of Stage-I Clearance
Clearance Letter
Jammu
Regional Office
9-JKB-057/2021-Jammu
09/02/2022
18.
Payment made by User Agency
Proposal No.
Application No.
Total Amount (Rs.)
Recieved Amount (Rs.)
Transaction Date
Transaction ID
Bank Name
Mode of Payment
Demmand Generated By User Agency
Demmand Verified By Nodal Officer
Uploaded Demand Letter
FP/JK/ROAD/52321/2020
ROAD523212020316
5,009,842.00
4,500,000.00
31/03/2022
RBI0912286760966
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
14/02/2022
21/02/2022
FP/JK/ROAD/52321/2020
ROAD523212020316
5,009,842.00
509,842.00
31/03/2022
RBI0912286760928
Union Bank Of India
NEFT/RTGS (Challan)
14/02/2022
21/02/2022
19.
Uploaded Status of Land to be transferred to Forest Department under FCA (Mutation Details).
(i). Whether CA Land is mandatorily required in this Proposal :
Yes
(ii). Total Land identified for raising CA:
6.2
(iii). No. of Maintenance years:
10
(iv). Total No. of Patches/Parcel:
1
No. of patches :
1
Patch wise details
Patch No.
Shape of land identified for CA
Area of Patch/Parcel(in ha.)
1
Block(Polygon)
6.2
Status of CA Land so identified :
Forest Area
Site Name :
Gaintla
Location Details :
Mahanpur village Athoon
Uploaded GPS File :
Uploaded Scanned copy of Map :
Status of CA Land so identified
Name of Forest.
Legal Status of Forest Land
Domar
Others
20.
Mutation Details Verified By Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Verified Date
Mutation Letter
Remarks
FP/JK/ROAD/52321/2020
19 Apr 2022
No Data
accepted
Compliance Details Submitted by User Agency(old)
Proposal No.
Compliance Details submitted on(Date)
Reject Remarks
Reject Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/JK/ROAD/52321/2020
13 Aug 2022
EDS: Kindly direct the UA to furnish complete pointwise compliance report as per the conditions mentioned in the In-principle approval
28 Dec 2022
22.
Compliance Details Verified by Nodal Officer
Proposal No.
Remarks
Verified Date
Uploaded Letter
FP/JK/ROAD/52321/2020
Recommended for Stage-II approval
21 Nov 2022
23.
Stage-II Clearance Details
Proposal No.
Date of Stage-II Clearance
Proposal Status
Clearance Letter
FP/JK/ROAD/52321/2020
Approved In-Principle
No Data
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